One day Trek to Dategad & Vasantgad

Dategad: In the Satara area, Dategad is a little fortification close to Patan. The fort had strategic value before the arrival of the British. The entrance is a magnificent structure with a distinctive shape. Near the entryway, there are enormous statues of Lord Ganesh and Lord Hanuman. There is a tiered well on the plateau near the summit.

Vasantgad is a fort close to Talbid. The tomb of SarSenapati Hambirrao Mohite is what makes Talbid famous. The history goes back to the 12th century and was largely ruled by the Maratha Empire till 1818 AD.

The fort's illustrious past is commemorated by the remains. The fort's advantageous location reflects its historical significance. The Chandragiri cave, one of Samarth Raamdas' eight, is also adjacent to the fort.

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Odyssey Type: One day,

Difficulty Level: Medium

Endurance Level: Medium

Route: Pune – Khed Shivapur – Satara – Umbraj – Patan – Talbid – Satara - Pune

Distance From Pune: 190 Kms

Region: Karad

Altitudes: Dategad: 800 mtrs

Gunawantgad: 750 mtrs

Vasantgad: 500 mtrs

Itinerary

05:30 Reporting

06:00 Departure towards Dategad,

Breakfast on the way

09:30 Arrival at base village, Briefing & Trek starts

12:00 Descend from Dategad

13:30 Lunch

14:30 Departure to Vasantgad

15:30 Explore Vasantgad

18:00 Descend & Departure to Pune

18:30 Tea break

21:30 Arrive at Pune

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Compulsory

1) Water 2 Liters or more

2) Good Rucksack with rain cover

3) Personal Medicines if any

4) ID Proof

Suggested

1) Dry foods like: Chikki, Chocolates and cakes etc.

2) Extra Pair of clothes & sleepers/ floaters

3) Rain protection / wind cheater/ cap / scarf as per the weather.

4) Hand Towel

5) Sunscreen lotion / face wash

6) Camera or Binoculars